Description
Looking for a decadent dessert that delivers melt-in-your-mouth indulgence? This *Millionaire Shortbread Caramel Chocolate* is your new go-to! With a buttery shortbread base, a rich and silky caramel center, and a luxurious layer of dark chocolate topped with sea salt, this easy recipe is a showstopper. Perfect for gift boxes, holiday trays, or any time you want to impress. Whether you’re in search of easy dessert ideas, food ideas for parties, or a sweet treat to satisfy your cravings — this rich, layered bar is the answer. It fits right into *easy dinner desserts*, *holiday sweets*, and even *breakfast ideas* for those who love a morning indulgence.
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
0.5 cup granulated sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
0.25 teaspoon salt
1 cup unsalted butter
1 cup light brown sugar, packed
14 oz can sweetened condensed milk
0.25 cup light corn syrup
0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract
1.5 cups semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips
2 tablespoons unsalted butter (optional)
Flaky sea salt (for garnish)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
2. In a bowl, cream softened butter and sugar until fluffy. Add flour and salt. Mix into a crumbly dough.
3. Press dough evenly into the pan and smooth the surface. Bake for 20–25 minutes until lightly golden. Let cool.
4. For the caramel, heat butter, brown sugar, condensed milk, and corn syrup over medium heat. Stir constantly.
5. Once bubbling, reduce heat and stir until thick (8–10 minutes or 225°F on a thermometer). Remove from heat and stir in vanilla.
6. Pour caramel over cooled shortbread. Let cool to room temp, then chill for 30–40 minutes.
7. Melt chocolate and butter (if using) using a double boiler or microwave in intervals. Stir until smooth.
8. Pour melted chocolate over caramel layer. Spread evenly and sprinkle sea salt if desired.
9. Chill for at least 1 hour until chocolate sets completely.
10. Use parchment to lift out the slab. Warm a sharp knife to slice into squares. Serve and enjoy.
Notes
Always allow each layer to cool completely before adding the next to keep layers neat and defined.
Use high-quality chocolate for the best taste and smooth finish.
Warm your knife before slicing for clean, crack-free cuts.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 45mg